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The Best Episodes of Ellen Season 5

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The Best Episodes of Ellen Season 5

Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The...

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    #1 - Guys or Dolls

    S5:E1

    While on a double date with Spence, Paige and a dumb lesbian, Ellen runs into former boyfriend Dan. He is taken aback by her personal revelation but accepts it, leaving Ellen confused about her attraction to him.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Social Climber

    S5:E2

    Ellen fakes athletic prowess to impress Lisa, her very attractive ""spinning"" instructor, but on a mountain-climbing trip--with Spence in tow--she learns that honesty may have been more effective, and less life threatening.

    Director:Gil Junger
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    #3 - Roommates

    S5:E3

    Ellen's new neighbors offer to introduce her to a friend who is looking for a ""roommate,"" which, according to Audrey and Barrett, is code for ""girlfriend."" Meanwhile, Paige struggles with her mixed emotions about Ellen's lesbianism.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Gay Yellow Pages

    S5:E4

    Ellen feels pressured to support gay businesses, but a gay plumber nearly sends her housewarming party down the drain.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Just Coffee

    S5:E5

    Ellen goes on a date with her mortgage broker, but starts to think she's the only one looking for romance.

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    #6 - G.I. Ellen

    S5:E6

    Ellen accompanies her father to his annual Civil War re-enactment.

    Director:Gil Junger
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    #7 - Public Display of Affection

    S5:E7

    Ellen faces her toughest challenge yet in a relationship: winning the approval of her new girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter.

    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Emma

    S5:E8

    Thanks to Paige, Ellen lands a job as personal assistant to Emma Thompson and discovers that, not only is Thompson gay, but her past contains a truly sordid secret.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Like a Virgin

    S5:E9

    Laurie has prepared for a big romantic evening with flowers, fine wine and a homemade dinner, but she still needs Ellen to stick around for it.

    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - All Ellen, All the Time

    S5:E10

    Ellen gets a job at a small, all-talk radio station, but when the Sports Chat host leaves in a huff, she's left to fill the void armed with only her personal charm and irrevocable wit.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Break Up

    S5:E11

    Ellen and Laurie hit a crossroads on their one-month anniversary after Laurie misinterprets Ellen's offer to move in.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Womyn Fest

    S5:E12

    Ellen takes Paige and Audrey to a female only concert in Berkeley to have a good time after her break up with Laurie. Meanwhile, Paige ponders commitment with Spence.

    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - The Funeral

    S5:E13

    When Laurie's father dies suddenly, Ellen must help her make peace with the family that shut her out when she revealed her lesbianism.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Escape from L.A.

    S5:E14

    Ellen and Laurie take their first trip together, to San Diego. However, a problem arises when Ellen wants to party and Laurie wants to stick to her plan.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Ellen in Focus

    S5:E15

    Ellen and Joe join Paige's focus group, so that her new cop show will receive high marks and need minimal changes before air time.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - Neighbors

    S5:E16

    Ellen tries to make friends with her neighbors, but they keep catching her in strange coincidences. After all, why would Ellen and Paige be playing Twister on the roof?

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - It's a Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay World!

    S5:E17

    After Spence sniffs a heavy dose of insecticide, he awakens in a world where being gay is normal, Joe is in love with him, and Paige has a buzz cut and tattoos.

    Director:Gil Junger
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    #18 - Hospital

    S5:E18

    Ellen rushes to the hospital after discovering that Laurie was in a car accident. While waiting for news on her condition, Ellen meets a woman in the waiting room, whom she discovers is Laurie's ex-girlfriend and Holly's ""father.""

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (1)

    S5:E19

    A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #20 - Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute (2)

    S5:E20

    A parody of the career of Ellen DeGeneres, celebrating her 75 years in show business.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown
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    #21 - When Ellen Talks, People Listen

    S5:E21

    Ellen tries to encourage her radio audience to be nicer, but instead they become more hostile.

    Director:Gil Junger
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    #22 - Vows

    S5:E22

    When Ellen's parents renew their vows, it prompts Ellen to think about taking her relationship with Laurie to the next level: marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Guys or Dolls" is the best rated episode of "Ellen" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Gil Junger and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/1997. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Social Climber".